New Pokémon GO update now live, brings back Team Instinct leader Spark and resolves other issues

Pokémon GO has officially been updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from the development team at Niantic: Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers. Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP. Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update now live, brings back Team Instinct leader Spark and resolves other issues

First half of Pokémon the Series: XYZ comes to DVD on August 29

Ash, Pikachu, and their friends have had many amazing adventures, and you'll soon be able to relive some of their most recent ones in the comfort of your own home thanks to the DVD release of Pokémon the Series: XYZ Volume 1. Covering the first half of the 19th season of Pokémon animation, and picking … Continue reading First half of Pokémon the Series: XYZ comes to DVD on August 29

Lairon, #305 – Iron Armor Pokémon

Lairon tempers its steel body by drinking highly nutritious mineral springwater until it is bloated. This Pokémon makes its nest close to springs of delicious water. Lairon feeds on iron contained in rocks and water. It makes its nest on mountains where iron ore is buried. As a result, the Pokémon often clashes with humans … Continue reading Lairon, #305 – Iron Armor Pokémon

New Pokémon merch features classic sprites of Pokémon from the Kanto region

A new line of retro-inspired merch has been revealed for the Pokémon Center. Set to launch in Japan on August 16, the line consists a wide range of items that display sprites of Pokémon from the original Kanto region, featuring Pikachu, Charizard, Gengar, Eevee, Slowpoke, Meowth, Psyduck and much more. Items include handkerchiefs, clear files … Continue reading New Pokémon merch features classic sprites of Pokémon from the Kanto region

Moltres Raid gets conquered by only two people in Pokémon GO

Legendary Raids are supposed to be among Pokémon GO’s toughest battles, with promotional materials often displaying large groups of people fighting a single, powerful Pokémon. It turns out, however, that it’s possible to take down a Legendary Pokémon with just two people. Pokémon GO player boushinshi has uploaded the following battle to YouTube showcasing this … Continue reading Moltres Raid gets conquered by only two people in Pokémon GO

Explore some of the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising expansion’s best kept secrets

Have you been collecting the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising cards? If you've been checking off your cards via the official checklist, you've probably noticed that there are 145 cards in the collection. Well, it turns out that number isn't entirely accurate—there are actually 24 secret cards in the expansion that are numbered beyond … Continue reading Explore some of the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising expansion’s best kept secrets

How to utilize the power of Mega Abomasnow, Aggron, Manectric and Tyranitar in Pokémon Sun and Moon

An extra burst of power from Mega Evolution can help you defeat your toughest enemies—as long as you have the right Mega Stones. You'll only be able to find a few Mega Stones while travelling around the Alola region, but you can supplement your supply of Mega Stones by entering some special codes. Last month's … Continue reading How to utilize the power of Mega Abomasnow, Aggron, Manectric and Tyranitar in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Ash, Pikachu, Max, May and Brock relax by taking long sand baths under the sun

Lavaridge Town Gym Leader Flannery apparently has nothing better to do than to stare at them.